You’ll Never Take the Club Back Wrong Again

PGA Advanced Fellow Alistair Davies demonstrates the 'Touch Drill' to fix common takeaway errors. By choking down on the club and maintaining contact between the handle and the thigh, golfers can ensure a more natural swing path and better strike consistency.

• Start the swing correctly to allow the rest of the motion to flow naturally.
• Choke down to the bottom of the grip handle to set up the drill.
• Ensure the butt of the club stays in contact with your lead thigh during the takeaway.
• Losing contact with the thigh indicates that the hands have 'misbehaved' or moved off-plane.
• Practice the feel of the touch before transitioning into full shots.

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